Pew Research: Key Insights about Black Americans

Pew Research recently published a report on Black Americans. The U.S. is witnessing a significant demographic shift, with the Black population reaching a new high of 47.9 million in 2022. In this report, Pew Research delves into key facts about the nation's 47.9 million Black Americans, exploring aspects such as population growth, diversity, education, marital status, and income, with a special focus on multiracial and Hispanic Black individuals.

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Celebrating Langston Hughes's Birthday: Honoring a Literary Trailblazer

February 1st marks the birthday of a literary giant: Langston Hughes. Born in Joplin, Missouri, in 1902, Hughes's life unfolded against the backdrop of a complex nation. The scars of the Civil War still lingered, and racial tensions simmered beneath the surface. Yet, within the warm embrace of his grandmother's care, a young Langston discovered a refuge in the world of words.

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Celebrating Angela Davis: A Journey Through Activism and Academia

This week, on January 26th, we commemorate the birthday of a woman synonymous with the relentless pursuit of justice and challenging the status quo: Angela Davis. Her name conjures powerful imagery – the raised fist, the unyielding gaze, and words that spark revolutions. Beyond the iconic persona lies a legacy of activism, scholarship, and an unswerving commitment to human rights.

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Do You Know: Economic News - 14.3 Million Jobs Added, Lower Inflation, Student Loan Forgiveness Under Biden's Leadership

The Biden-Harris administration unveiled the December Jobs Report, revealing a noteworthy achievement of creating 2.7 million new jobs in 2023. This surpasses the job creation in any year of the previous administration, culminating in a remarkable total of 14.3 million jobs generated under President Biden's leadership.

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Do You Know How the Biden-Harris Administration is Redefining Global Climate Action?

President Biden and Vice President Harris have embarked on a bold and critical undertaking: the most comprehensive climate and environmental justice agenda in American history. Their commitment transcends mere rhetoric, translating into concrete actions that are reshaping the nation's relationship with the environment and its most vulnerable communities.

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Remember When: The Treaty of Versailles

One hundred and four years ago this week, the Treaty of Versailles went into effect. The treaty was signed about six months earlier, in the opulent Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles, marking the culmination of the most significant diplomatic effort of World War I. It officially ended the state of war between Germany and the majority of the Allied Powers, five years to the day after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the event that triggered the war's catastrophic chain of events.

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Remember When: Nancy Pelosi Becomes the First Female Speaker of the House of Representatives

On January 4, 2007, Nancy Pelosi, a Democratic Representative from California, etched her name in history as the first woman to assume the position of Speaker of the House in the United States. This momentous achievement followed the Democrats' triumph in the 2006 midterm elections, securing a majority in the House of Representatives. Additionally, Pelosi made history as the first woman to lead a major political party in either chamber of Congress.

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Pew Research: Biden Appoints Record Number of Women and Minorities to the Judiciary

President Biden has made history by appointing more women and minorities to the federal judiciary than any previous president. According to a recent Pew Research Center analysis, nearly two-thirds of Biden's appointed judges are women, and the same share are members of racial or ethnic minority groups. This represents a significant shift from the predominantly white male composition of the federal judiciary throughout American history.

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